Russia 1844-SP KB 10 kopeks

Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2136

This specimen was lot 2136 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $960. The catalog description^[1] noted, "10 Kopecks 1844 CПБ-KБ. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61 PL. Lightly toned. Prooflike strike." This type was struck 1832-58 in large numbers and this is a somewhat better date. In 1859, the silver was reduced to 0.750 fine and reduced again to 0.500 fine in 1867.

Recorded mintage: 461,000.

Specification: 2.07 g, .868 fine silver, .028 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM C164.1, Bit 367, Sev 3442.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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